Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Statesville travel guide

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You're Going to Love Statesville

With a population of 24,532, Statesville is a must-see destination in North Carolina, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Statesville has to offer.

Where to Eat in Statesville

If you’re looking for affordable options, The 220 Café (220 S. Center St) and The 500 Club (175 Club House Dr) are great picks.

When to visit Statesville

Statesville in August
Estimated hotel price
$89
1 night at 3-star hotel
Statesville in August
Estimated hotel price
$89
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Statesville in July, when the average temperature is 77 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 32 °F, with an average temperature of 41 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 5.1″. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Statesville, with an average rainfall of 2.8″.

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How to Get to Statesville

Plane

Although Statesville doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Charlotte Douglas Airport (CLT), which is located 39 miles from Statesville. Greensboro/H. Point is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Statesville departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Statesville. The train journey from Statesville to Greensboro takes 1h 35m and costs around $21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Greenville, expect to pay about $34 for a 2h 43m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Statesville is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 38 miles from Statesville. You’ll find branches of Turo and NU Car, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Statesville, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Wanda Coach. From Atlanta, the bus ride to Statesville takes 240 miles and will cost you around $70. From Charleston, the ticket costs about $140 for a journey of 310 miles.

Plane

Although Statesville doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Charlotte Douglas Airport (CLT), which is located 39 miles from Statesville. Greensboro/H. Point is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Statesville departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Statesville. The train journey from Statesville to Greensboro takes 1h 35m and costs around $21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Greenville, expect to pay about $34 for a 2h 43m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Statesville is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 38 miles from Statesville. You’ll find branches of Turo and NU Car, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Statesville, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Wanda Coach. From Atlanta, the bus ride to Statesville takes 240 miles and will cost you around $70. From Charleston, the ticket costs about $140 for a journey of 310 miles.

Airports near Statesville

GSOGreensboro/H. Point
GSPGreenville
CLTCharlotte Douglas

Airlines serving Statesville

Lufthansa
Good (7,073 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,344 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,888 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,946 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,595 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,729 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,451 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (789 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,731 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,229 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,571 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,338 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,360 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (350 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,036 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,279 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (865 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (775 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,089 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,284 reviews)
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Where to stay in Statesville

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort Inn and Suites Statesville - Mooresville and Hampton Inn Statesville.

Where to stay in popular areas of Statesville

Most booked hotels in Statesville

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Hilton Garden Inn Statesville
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 248 reviews)
$167+
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Ramada by Wyndham Statesville
3 stars
Good (7.9, 1480 reviews)
$91+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Statesville
2 stars
Good (7.8, 134 reviews)
$145+
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Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Statesville
2 stars
Good (7.1, 1011 reviews)
$75+
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Red Roof Plus+ Statesville
2 stars
Good (6.9, 1355 reviews)
$61+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Statesville
2 stars
Okay (4.7, 551 reviews)
$54+
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Renting a car in Statesville

Renting a car in Statesville costs $54 per day, on average, or $162 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 19% cheaper than airport locations in Statesville.

Expect to pay $3.48 per gallon in Statesville (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $41.79 and $55.72. The most frequently booked car type in Statesville is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Luxury rental cars (Cadillac ATS or similar) are, on average, 47% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Statesville costs $54 per day, on average, or $162 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 19% cheaper than airport locations in Statesville.

Expect to pay $3.48 per gallon in Statesville (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $41.79 and $55.72. The most frequently booked car type in Statesville is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Luxury rental cars (Cadillac ATS or similar) are, on average, 47% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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